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Submitted by analitica2 on Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:23

Relative superlatives

Relative superlatives compare an element with others of the same category, highlighting the most prominent or the least prominent. The words “más” and “menos” + “de” are used before the noun. Here are some example sentences:

  • Pablo es el más talentoso de todos los músicos (Pablo is the most talented of all the musicians)
  • Marta es la menos extrovertida de las amigas (Marta is the least extroverted of her friends)
  • Luis es el más alto de la clase (Luis is the tallest in the class)

Superlatives of inferiority

These superlatives indicate the maximum magnitude in the negative degree, highlighting the lesser quality or quantity. The words "más" and "menos" are used together with the noun. Some examples are:

  • Este libro es el más aburrido que he leído (This book is the most boring book I have ever read)
  • Luis es el menos comprometido con el proyecto (Luis is the least committed to the project)
  • Juan es el menos hábil en la cocina (John is the least skilled in the kitchen)
  • Esta clase es la menos interesante de toda la carrera (This class is the least interesting of the whole career)

Comparatives in Spanish not only enrich your expressive ability, but also reveal the subtleties and particularities of the language. From comparisons of equality to comparisons of superiority and superlatives, each grammatical construction brings nuances that contribute to more precise and enriching communication.

Although the differences between Spanish and your native language may be different, mastering these structures in Spanish brings you closer to an advanced command of the language. Learning Spanish in Spain with don Quijote's intensive Spanish courses will allow you to discover extraordinary cities and improve your command of the language in a short period of time.

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